May 18 Notes


Google Spreadsheet Activity
Tammy attempted to lead the group through a Google Spreadsheet "Getting to Know Us" activity. There were a variety of technical issues in logging in, but eventually we were able to complete the activity and learn some fun things about each other.

Dwayne - Adaptive Technology
Dwayne shared some low / high tech tools for special needs
See the links to Dwayne's resources at:
http://mcsec.org/assistive_technology.htm
http://www.flypentop.com

Kevin Honeycutt
Podcasts - Driving Questions
http://kevinhoneycutt.org/
http://web.mac.com/khoneycuttessdack/iWeb/Kevin/Driving%20Questions%20Podcast/Driving%20Questions%20Podcast.html
or search iTunes podcasts for Driving Questions
Kevin is asking for volunteers who would be willing to be interviewed

Dean Mantz
Open Office
Several options for open source office
Free!
Novell - This is what Dean's demonstrated
http://www.novell.com/products/openworkgroupsuite/
- built in pdf exporter
Open Office
http://www.openoffice.org/
Star Office
http://www.sun.com/software/star/staroffice/index.jsp


Afternoon Sharing
wikiHow
www.wikihow.com

Online Art
www.nga.gov/kids/zone

TeachAde
www.teachade.com

Greensburg Tornado Photos
http://tinyurl.com/29n5mv

Skype
http://www.skype.com/

Midieval Help Desk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQHX-SjgQvQ

Escalator Video
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/71567/broken_escalator/

TidyUp Videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWSzqGHPWbU

180 Technology Tips
http://180techtips.com